The main topics discussed at ESCTAIC include research, development and application of the following technologies in anaesthesia and intensive care.

• 1. Ergonomics, workflow analysis and design.
• 2. Human Computer Interaction.
• 3. Monitoring.
• 4. New sensor technology.
• 5. Neurophysiological monitoring.
• 6. Mechanical ventilation.
• 7. The electronic operating room.
• 8. Patient Data Management, web based patient records.
• 9. Artificial intelligence and decision support.
• 10. Smart alarms.
• 11. Wireless networking.
• 12. Internet applications and remote monitoring.
• 13. Virtual textbooks.
• 14. Simulation.
• 15. Closed-loop systems.
• 16. Patient controlled analgesia.
• 17. Target controlled Infusion.
• 18. Economic benefits of technology.
• 19. Standardisation of data sets, e.g. for quality assurance.
• 20. Standards for technical devices.